Trump Team Eyes Antitrust Probe Into Major US Homebuilders
The Trump administration is considering investigating large homebuilders over potential price coordination and supply restrictions as housing affordability worsens across America.
The Trump administration is considering investigating large homebuilders over potential price coordination and supply restrictions as housing affordability worsens across America.
Major homebuilders propose "Trump Homes" - a rent-to-own program that could deliver 1 million affordable homes to help Americans buy their first house.
President Trump instructs agencies to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, aiming to lower interest rates and make home ownership more affordable for Americans.
President Trump's proposed ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes sends Blackstone and Invitation Homes stocks plummeting, sparking debate about market impact.
Lennar Corp. projects lower-than-expected first quarter home orders as affordability issues and job market weakness keep buyers hesitant. Shares declined in after-hours trading.
JPMorgan downgraded Lennar to Underweight with a reduced price target of $115, citing weak demand, supply challenges, and downside risk for homebuilders in 2026.